Dr. Andrea Protzner

Associate Professor

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Biography

Andrea Protzner is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary, a Full Member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, and affiliated with the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology in 2007 and a Master of Arts in Psychology in 1999, both from the University of Toronto. Her research primarily focuses on brain dynamics related to cognitive capacity variations and the neural network changes that occur through aging, using advanced neuroimaging techniques such as MRI and EEG. Protzner's work aims to uncover adaptive plasticity in the brain and explore depression's neurobiological underpinnings, striving to identify biomarkers that predict treatment responsiveness in patients suffering from major depressive disorder. Her approach is characterized by multi-modal imaging and a shift from group differences to individualized treatment strategies. She teaches courses on Professional Development, Functional Neuroanatomy, and Advanced Topics in Cognitive Psychology at the university.

Research Interests

Courses

Professional Development Functional Neuroanatomy Advanced Topics Cognitive Psychology (Higher Cognitive Functions)

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.